This classic beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes is pure comfort: tender strips of beef in a rich sour-cream sauce, spooned over buttery, fluffy mash. It is hearty yet elegant, and comes together as a satisfying weeknight dinner. If you love beef with potatoes, you will also enjoy our Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef with Potatoes and Beef Rolls with Vegetables and Potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes
- 20 g (1.5 tbsp) butter
- 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) beef
- 15 g (1 tbsp) butter
- 1 onion
- 300 g (1 1/4 cups) sour cream
- 150 g (2/3 cup) tomato sauce
- 30 g (2.5 tbsp) flour
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes; add the butter and milk and blend into a mash.
- Slice the beef and sear on high heat. Slice the onion into half-rings and fry in butter until golden.
- Add a cup of water to the beef and onion; simmer 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the flour, then the sour cream and tomato sauce; mix well.
- Simmer covered on low heat 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over the mashed potatoes.
Tips
- Sear the beef in batches so it browns properly instead of steaming.
- Use room-temperature sour cream and stir it in gently to keep the sauce smooth.
- For safe cooking temperatures for beef, check the guidance at USDA.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 182 kcal | Protein 9.8 g | Fat 8.8 g | Carbs 15.9 g